Using Translation in ESP: Case of 3rd year Students of computing sciences at The University of tni cnomeT niA

Abstract

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a type of language instruction and learning that focuses on a specific subject of study. However, studying ESP involves more than simply learning a collection of technical linguistic words; it is about learning how to use English in a particular situation while also including the necessary skills and language learning objectives. This study employed a case study approach to describe the efficiency of incorporating Translation method in teaching English for Specific Purposes. The current study examines the rationale for employing the translation method to teach ESP to third year computer science students at the University of Belhadj Bouchaib Ain-Temouchent. The reason why, a mixed method was used to obtain significant answers to the research questions in order to confirm the hypotheses. A questionnaire was designed and administered to thirty (30) students,in addition to a semi-structured interview which was held with the teachers of ESP in the department of Science and Technology, and classroom observation on third students of computer science was conducted. The study's findings indicated that students pursuing third year computer science courses at the University of Ain Temouchent experience a range of difficulties while interacting with professional resources. These obstacles exist at the content level, as well as the teaching approach they were exposed to during their studies. The proposed translation method in ESP may be incorporated and adapted as an effective technique for ESP teachers and students to improve learners’ language skills related to their academic field.